Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB3151 explicitly mandates that Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and managed care plan issuers extend "expedited credentialing" privileges to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). This legislation eliminates prior ambiguity, allowing FQHCs to bill and receive in-network reimbursement for newly hired providers immediately upon submitting a complete credentialing application, rather than waiting months for final administrative approval.
Rep. Lacey Hull·House Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). Review with your legal and compliance teams to understand implications.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
JD Key Consulting provides government affairs and regulatory strategy services. We help businesses navigate Texas agencies, understand legislative impacts, and advocate for their interests.
JD Key Consulting provides strategic guidance on Texas regulatory compliance and legislative impact for your business.
Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
JD Key Consulting specializes in Texas regulatory compliance strategy. Work directly with James Dickey—former Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas—to understand this bill's impact on your operations and develop an actionable compliance plan.
Schedule a ConsultationInformation presented is for general knowledge only and is provided without warranty, express or implied. Consult qualified government affairs professionals and legal counsel before making compliance decisions.
This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
Explore more bills from this author and on related topics
Common questions about HB3151
HB3151 explicitly mandates that Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and managed care plan issuers extend "expedited credentialing" privileges to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). This legislation eliminates prior ambiguity, allowing FQHCs to bill and receive in-network reimbursement for newly hired providers immediately upon submitting a complete credentialing application, rather than waiting months for final administrative approval.
HB3151 was authored by Texas Representative Lacey Hull during the Regular Session.
HB3151 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB3151 is enforced by Texas Department of Insurance (Commercial Managed Care Issuers) and Texas Health and Human Services Commission (Medicaid MCOs).
The regulatory priority for HB3151 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB3151 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB3151 addresses topics including civil remedies & liabilities, health care providers, human services, human services--medical assistance and insurance.
Key dates for HB3151: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB3151 establishes the following penalties: civil/contractual penalty of Difference between in-network and out-of-network reimbursement rates for If an applicant provider is granted provisional payment but subsequently fails to meet credentialing requirements, the MCO may recover the overpayment.; administrative prohibition penalty of Prohibition on balance billing for Providers are prohibited from charging enrollees for fees not paid by the plan if credentialing is denied (Hold Harmless provision).. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
HB3151 primarily affects healthcare providers and medical facilities, insurance companies and financial institutions. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
JD Key Consulting is an Austin, Texas-based government affairs firm led by James Dickey, former Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. We specialize in Texas regulatory compliance and legislative strategy for data centers, energy, banking, and manufacturing.
